This district is established to provide the population density and uses, primarily for single-family living, which are expected to accommodate the most prevalent residential developments that will occur in the City. This district is intended for housing having City sewer and water available. This district is to be located consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

   1.   Permitted Uses:

      A.   Single-family dwellings.

      B.   Family homes.

      C.   Cemeteries.

      D.   Accessory uses.

   2.   Conditional Uses [Performance Standards as provided in Section 165.10(3)]:

      A.   Conditional uses in R-1 District.

      B.   Golf courses and related accessory uses as described in the C District.

      C.   Indoor recreational facilities.

   3.   Special Exception Uses: As provided in Section 165.11(3).

   4.   Minimum Performance Standards For Permitted Uses:

      A.   Lot area and density: 7,000 square feet per lot for detached residences.

      B.   Lot width: 60 feet; 80 feet for corner lots.

      C.   Height of structure: not over 35 feet.

      D.   Front yard setback: 25 feet.

      E.   Side yard setback: eight feet.

      F.   Rear yard setback: 25 feet (two feet for accessory structures)

      G.   Area of principal structure: 900 square feet.

      H.   Length and width of principal and all residential structures: 24 feet (measured at the narrowest points, excluding attached garages, porches, and breezeways).

      I.   No more than 40 percent of a lot may be occupied by all principal and accessory buildings.

      J.   Parking: As provided in Section 165.08.

      K.   The required front yard setback shall not be paved-over for parking or any other storage use.

      L.   Signs: As provided in Chapter 155.

      M.   All residential structures, including mobile homes or other manufactured homes, shall be converted to real estate under the provision of Iowa law and recognized as such by the County Assessor, and shall be placed on a permanent foundation extending continuously around the perimeter of the dwelling part of the structure. Such foundation shall be installed below the frost zone, but a minimum of 48 inches below finished surface grade at the residential unit.